“Yes, of course; and get there as soon as we can.”

“Yes, Mass’ George,” he said, sadly. “Pomp wouldn’t mind ’top if Mass’ George say ’top here.”

“We’ll come again,” I said, laughing. “Let’s find the boat if we can, but we must make haste back.”

“Hi! Ohey!” he shouted.

“What’s the matter?” I said.

“Wha dat all gun?”


Chapter Twenty Seven.

I looked sharply round at the bush, hardly comprehending my black companion’s remark.